Inogen Acquires Physio-Assist, Adding Airway Clearance Device to Portfolio
Physio-Assist developed and manufactures Simeox, a technology-enabled airway clearance device currently used outside of the United States to treat bronchiectasis.
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NIH Telehealth Centers of Excellence to Study Cancer Care
The National Cancer Institute awarded $23M to establish telehealth centers of excellence on the role of telehealth in cancer-related care.
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Home Monitoring COVID-19 Program Effective
A home-based health monitoring program helped track the progress of patients who test positive for COVID-19 but aren’t sick enough to be hospitalized.
Breas Releases EveryWare Technology in Europe, UK
Breas has launched its EveryWare cloud-based, ventilator management technology into the European and UK markets, following the successful launch in the US.
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NIH/NHLBI Funding Home Spirometer Used for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
A startup company developing a video game-based pulmonary rehab device adapted its product into a home spirometer during the COVID-19 pandemic with the support of NIH/NHLBI funding.
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NIV, BiPAP, CPAP? Why Terminology Matters
In hospital settings, the terms “NIV” and “BiPAP” are often used synonymously. However, when patients are being discharged to home care, the exact terminology used by physicians is essential in order to prescribe the precise therapy.
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Diagnosing, Managing Asthma During COVID-19
Objective tools that are useful in making a diagnosis and in management of asthma include spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO). However, there are complications and challenges in obtaining patient data with the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Philips Partnership to Expand Teleheath Services
Royal Philips has joined forces with the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) to help further the adoption of telehealth across the industry.
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CMS Eliminates E0467 ‘Same or Similar’ Restrictions for Multifunction Ventilators
A CMS update to HCPCS code E0467 for multifunction ventilators increases access to integrated respiratory care for all ventilator users.
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Airway Clearance: Bringing COPD Therapy from Hospital to Home
In a hospital setting, COPD can be treated in a variety of ways. But problems can arise when patients get back home. One way to mitigate COPD hospital readmissions is to provide better technology.
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Noninvasive Ventilators Removed from CMS Competitive Bidding 2021
The move comes in response to the novel COVID-19 pandemic, the President’s exercise of the Defense Production Act, public concern regarding access to ventilators, and the NIV product category being new to the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
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CMS Waives in-Person Testing for Medicare Oxygen Patients
New guidelines issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services waive the in-person testing and signature for delivery requirements for supplemental oxygen.
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Survey: How Are You Staying Informed On COVID-19?
RT Magazine is gathering data on how the industry’s healthcare professionals are staying informed on COVID-19 and other medical news.
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Brightree Acquires Software Co SnapWorx to Boost CPAP Resupply Business
Brightree will acquire SnapWorx LLC, a software company that provides patient contact management and workflow optimization for the CPAP resupply market.
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Masimo Aquires NantHealth Connected Care Assets
Masimo has signed an agreement with NantHealth Inc to acquire the latter’s connected care assets for $47.25 million, cash.
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